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Heart Disease Death Rates, 2011-2013, Adults Ages 35+, by County

The map shows that concentrations of counties with the highest heart disease death rates - meaning the top quintile - are located primarily in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama. Pockets of high-rate counties were also found in Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, and Nevada.

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The map shows that concentrations of counties with the highest heart disease death rates - meaning the top quintile - are located primarily in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama. Pockets of high-rate counties were also found in Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, and Nevada.

Software used:
ArcGIS

Data sources:
National Vital Statistics System, National Center for Health Statistics (and year): 2011-2013

Key words: 
Heart disease

Location: 
USA

Health Issue: 
Chronic Disease

Author / Contact Information:
Elvira McIntyre, DHDSP/NCCDPHP

Citation:
“Heart Disease Death Rates, 2011-2013, Adults Ages 35+, by County.” CDC. June 24, 2015. http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/maps/national_maps/hd_all.htm.

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